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Back in 2000, ton-up boys around the world donned their old leathers and motorcycle boots in delight as Triumph Motorcycles re-introduced the iconic Bonneville to British roads. The new Bonnie combined the café racer style that won so many hearts (and races) through the 60s and 70s, with the reliability of modern engineering. It was a sure success. Read the full article »

Anyone who has ridden for at least ten years can tell you about the worst motorcycle they have ever ridden. Most bikes on the market are just fine but every once in a while the CEOs make some bad decisions and the result is a big flop. It’s worth noting that not all of these bikes are „bad” motorcycles, some of them actually rides well. It’s just that most customers hated them. We pulled twenty of the biggest flops in the motorcycle industry, here is the second part. Read the full article »

An original GSX-R750 will be restored on Suzuki’s stand over the course of the Motorcycle Live show. As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the iconic range of sportsbikes, which will also see a display of some of the classic GSX-Rs from over the years, Suzuki will be stripping the bike down and rebuilding it with refurbished and new components, restoring the machine to its former glory as the original race replica and the bike that set the precedent for every sportsbike since. Read the full article »

The new S 1000 XR is BMW’s answer to the magnificent Ducati Multistrada. The Bavarian’s adventure sport machine is a versatile even without any aftermarket parts but now Ventura decided to make it more practical for longer tours. Stable, versatile and adding minimal width and weight, Ventura’s Bike Pack System is the perfect match for BMW’s high performance S 1000 XR. Read the full article »

A sports exhaust has been developed for the Peugeot Metropolis 3-wheeler that is not only half the weight of the original, but also boosts the engine’s power by 5% and is road legal too. Specially manufactured for Peugeot by Scorpion exhausts in the UK, the slip-on style silencer has a 400mm long T304 stainless steel sleeve with a flared oval construction, for extra ground clearance, enabling riders to take full advantage of the 3-wheeler’s 39-degrees of lean. Read the full article »

Anyone who has ridden for at least ten years can tell you about the worst motorcycle they have ever ridden. Most bikes on the market are just fine but every once in a while the CEOs make some bad decisions and the result is a big flop. It’s worth noting that not all of these bikes are „bad” motorcycles, some of them actually rides well. It’s just that most customers hated them. We pulled twenty of the biggest flops in the motorcycle industry, here is the first part. Read the full article »

Yamaha has just announced a new limited edition of its X-MAX maxi scooter. The Yamaha scooter line sees the introduction of the special edition X-MAX Iron Max model in 400cc, 250 and 125cc versions. The special edition X-MAX features a dark paint scheme and other aesthetical changes. All three models will be exclusively available in Europe. Read the full article »

BMW has revealed the updated C650 Sport and C650 GT models for the next model year two days ago. One of the most important new features of the model is the Side View Assist, the first of its kind in the motorcycle industry. This new option for the C 650 GT supports the rider when changing lane, for instance, by monitoring the blind spot. BMW has now released a video showing how the system works. Read the full article »

MV Agusta will release a limited edition F3, a road-going replica of the F3 race bike by Jules Clauzel and Lorenzo Zanetti in the World Supersport championship. MV Agusta will only produce 350 units – 100 in 675cc form and 250 in 800cc versions, so you should act wuickly if you want to get one. The special F3 will go on sale in Italy and will retail for about 17,000 Euros. Each bike will be autographed by both Cluzel and Zanetti. Read the full article »

The Indian Chieftain has been Indian Motorcycles’ first faired hard bagger Chief. Here’s a glance at the 2016 model. Indian’s “Bagger” line of bikes offers a balanced compromise for touring cruisers with $4500 less luxury than their “Touring” line’s flagship, the Roadmaster. With a front fairing and good-looking saddle bags, the Chieftain is an eye-catching road trip machine. Read the full article »